Chapman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Chapman Name Meaning: This is an occupational surname often given to a business man, merchant or trader. Taken from the old English Ceapmann; Ceap meaning to deal, barter or bargain plus Mann, ‘man’.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chapman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chapman family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 1,406
Female Servant 931
Independent 613
Labourer 411
Farmer 376
Male Servant 375
Shoe Maker 173
Ag Labourer 173
Carpenter 144
Weaver 137
Tailor 126
Dress Maker 122
Gardener 82
Apprentice 75
Blacksmith 72
Butcher 69
Coal Miner 67
Cotton Weaver 63
Servant 62
Pauper 59
Brick Layer 54
Joiner 54
Pupil 54
Baker 54
Grocer 51

Chapman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chapman 100% 305,995
2 Chipman 86% 1,868
3 Chopman 86% 867
4 Chepman 86% 331
5 Chapmen 86% 146
6 Chapmon 86% 108

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The surname Chapman is the most popular version of all its varients

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